2020 KTM 390 Adventure Review | MC Commute

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KTM Adventure bikes have been sought after by adventure motorcyclists and thrill seekers across the globe. Now the Austrian brand expands its 2020 model lineup by offering its lightest and most affordable ADV bike in the 390 Adventure ($6,199).
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Keen readers will already know the 390 is anything but entry-level as reported in the 2020 KTM 390 Adventure first ride and “The KTM 390 Adventure Has Arrived” preview article. In this report we dive into its capability as a work week commuter.
With an asking price of just over six grand, the 390 Adventure is a value-conscious machine that opens up the doors of motorcycle ownership. Yet despite its price, it’s loaded with big-bike-like features, including IMU-powered traction control, ABS, a 5-inch color TFT display, and bright LED headlamps-features typically reserved for motorcycles that cost twice the price.
Endowed with a broad supportive seat, the generous passenger accommodations can double as flat storage space with mounting points for bungees, etc. The ergonomics are properly arranged for this 6-foot-tall rider making for a cozy riding position. In typical KTM fashion, the 390 Adventure is loaded with adjustment, from the height of the handlebar to the position of the hand and foot controls. The windscreen also can be moved up or down with tools.
Nearly 7 inches of suspension travel afford a pleasing ride over rough pavement. Yet when the road gets twisty the chassis has enough support to satisfy more hard-charging-type riding maneuvers. The OE-fitted 50/50 on-road/off-road-style Continental TKC 70 tires work well on pavement, but they do feel a tad squirmy than a traditional road tire. We wouldn’t deem this a knock based on the tire’s versatility however.
The 373cc single doles out nearly 40 hp of muscle at the business end of the rear tire-an impressive stat considering its displacement and single-cylinder configuration. It is enough to outrun all but the most extreme lead foot drivers. Our testbike was fitted with KTM’s optional electronic quickshifter (price not yet announced) from the PowerParts catalog. This makes the bike feel more peppy and adds a degree of chassis stability when downshifting at lean.
The engine drinks from a generously sized 3.8-gallon fuel tank. We recorded a 42 mpg average during mostly fast-paced riding. Despite the engine being fitted with a counterbalancer it still delivers a fair degree of vibration through the controls. Though, to be fair, the updated fuel mapping did quell vibration slightly since the last time we rode this powertrain in the 390 Duke.
If you couldn’t tell, we really dig the 390 Adventure. Not only is it a capable ADV rig, it performs well as a work week commuter and is well worth its $6,199 asking price.
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@oldtimer3824 4 года назад

This 390 KTM could be perfect for a lot of middle-age men on elephant sized adventure bikes. Will a man have more fun on a $25,000 591 pound GSA thats a handful to handle in parking lots and off road or on the $7,000 nimble 380 pound KTM?

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

Middle aged man typically can afford gs and other more 'higher class' bikes, and i dont think weight alone is that much important for most. And theres always 690 if you want lighter dual sport. Lets face it this bike will be chosen mainly.for financial reasons, not weight or.off.road capabilities. Also seems like very good first bike imo.

@jonasv19 4 года назад

Most GSA's are used for long distance cruising rather than going offroad. If I were to do a road trip, I'd prefer a boxer twin over a 390cc single cylinder. The GSA sure is a heavy bike, but once it starts moving it's quite nimble

@damytzeus 4 года назад

you're comparing apples to oranges. i'm middle aged and i have an r1200gs, ktm 790 adv r rally and ktm 690 enduro as adv bikes. the 690 is lighter than the 310, has waaay more power, outperforms the 310 in every situation possible -including fun factor. what would make me or any middle aged with a bmw gs/gsa get a 310? if we ride a bmw gs, we can probably afford something besides a 310. if you care, of all my bikes, if forced to keep only one bike, i'd keep the gs. it's still the best overall bike on the planet. that's why, despite the price, the gs is the best selling adv bike.

@kribaska 4 года назад

@@damytzeus hey, how do you like the ktm 790 adv? I'm looking at the tiger 900 or the ktm atm. I have a street triple atm but I want to be able to do some gravel and long distance riding.

@gpnmoab1 4 года назад

I think this bike is a good fit for those that want to drive to and then take off-road on some harder trails, but not in the realm of a true enduro. In Colorado the trails run from mild to wild. I would never take a full size Adventure bike on most of these trails unless you like being tossed to the rocky ground a lot. At 450 to over 500 lb bikes are not fun to drive on anything difficult, although it's more than possible -I've done it a lot and I spend all my time man-handling it to keep it upright. IMO Large heavy ADV bikes are just nice looking road bikes for the occasional dirt road but they are very well suited for desert type terrain.

@Ocean4Life 4 года назад

I’ve owned this bike for 1150km and I’m having way more fun on this little bike than I used to have on CBR600 and GSXR750, because this bike doesn’t require very high speeds to be engaging. As for off-roading....no, I will not do any serious off-roading with this bike...I find it’s more of a street bike. Big Bang for the buck. My only concern is that long term quality, I expect more problems than a Honda.

@nolacross704 4 года назад

Ocean4Life my ktm has held up very good like our hondas both brands make very good bikes

@paulf2534 4 года назад

Great review. I am also a bit concerned about long term reliability and that is the only thing holding me back from buying one. Have a MT-03 at present but really like this KTM.

@yathishbl3757 4 года назад

@@paulf2534 you don't need to think twice about reliability though because yes there are many blown engine heads reported but these bikes sell atleast 2-3 times more than other bikes including hondas ....case in point is India where the dukes,rc and adventure sold 6k bikes in june 2020 alone....so these bikes sell near 25-30k per year in india alone so obviously the failed bikes numbers are high..... I've had the 2015 duke 390 and the engine is still a gem ,revs hard and there's no mileage drop

@L0veCami 2 года назад

Any updates

@motaku_th 4 года назад

11:35 "Just because it's so fun to ride hard" I think that's one awesome defining characteristic for all of KTM's 390 range. The harder you ride them the more fun they feel. Especially the RC390.

@rolan2dr 2 года назад

That’s true. I’ve owned both 390 and 390 Adventure. They are so fun to ride hard but for me the 390 duke has better handling.

@damytzeus 4 года назад

Adam, you've grown so well into this role in mc commute, that I've forgotten your predecessor. you do an awesome job. I totally dig your style. you da man

@MotorcyclistMag 4 года назад

thanks!

@AlexSanzDi 4 года назад

I came for the bike but stayed for the landscape, damn those streets looked fine! *cries in third world country*

@mithunkartha 4 года назад

Jump across before the wall comes up 🤣

@syukron4598 4 года назад

I live in Indonesia, you can't find that kind of street here, except toll road which can't be passed by motorcycle. I think it is useless to having a motorcycle bigger than 150cc here, 150cc is more than enough.

@885wc 4 года назад

hahah come to India. We aren't supposed to be a 3rd world country, but I swear to god, we have the highest level of corruption and worst infrastructure outside of Africa. My daily commute in one of the most famous and well to do Indian cities is more back braking gravel than road. I need to switch my sedan out for an SUV soon.

@hemswaroopraorane3424 4 года назад

@Jake Wheelie this bike actually feels like its made for us indians XD we got dual sport roads here right ? @theEntreriCode

@885wc 4 года назад

@Jake Wheelie I mean it isn't that bad, but it sucks because we have the money to roll out EU level infrastructure in a controlled manner. Most of that goes to line individual pockets who turn around and buy land and 200,000 USD cars.

@henryrubenbass 2 года назад

If you don't want the big brothers, there is really no other bike in this segment that offers this level equipped gadgets. CB 500 X should be a good option if you want the Honda engine but even that has vibrations. After sitting on both bikes, this KTM feels a bit broad at the front of the seat when you put the feet on the ground, but when riding it is not a problem. The Honda is better at the front of the seat. I am 5,10 and both bikes fells like they have the same seat height to me. I could not flat foot any of them, but they are both not heavy bikes and I had like half of my feet on the ground, so they would be great for my height. Styling the KTM wins, but Honda is bigger and would maybe be the choice if you're more onroad than offroad, I didn't feel that the KTM felt cramped though. Great video thanks!

@felipe-nt-d 4 года назад

Cool bike, I'd love to ride that little KTM. Kawasaki should update their Versys-X to a 400 model, it would be sweet.

@normanschlongdongovic4124 4 года назад

Just a proper Versys X with cast wheels 19/17 a bit of led is enough..Two cylinders is their advantage

@falcn12 4 года назад

@@normanschlongdongovic4124 why would you want cast wheels on an adv bike that comes with some spoked wheels? Spoked are more robust for off-road.

@rylandpeters8982 4 года назад

Hopefully not. Because in Australia bikes below 300cc are $70 for 3 months registration. Bikes a above 300cc are $180 for 3 months rego

@falcn12 4 года назад

@@rylandpeters8982 Well that stinks. Thats a huge $$ jump for just 100cc. I'd still love a V400X though.

@patw9175 4 года назад

@@rylandpeters8982 So it's almost a thousand dollars for a years registration?

@MyHunter9090 4 года назад

Fun fact about the 390 adv. If you set the clutch to the 5th position (closest to the handlebar), the lever has too little travel to trigger the clutch button/detector. So you cannot start it in 1st gear with the clutch pulled in, and whenever you shift it will always trigger the quickshifter. It also has a shit ton of typos on the dash.

@americandude3825 2 года назад

Hahaha. Prolly not good.

@ytascoobs 4 года назад

On the questions about highway and can I commute with this 390... I used to do 90km daily to work and back on a Grom, now on a CB300R. On the Grom I was always maxed out at 95-100kmh and with the CB Im always at 130-150kmh with out issues. You dont need big power to go places, it's all in your head 😉

@antoineallard8788 2 года назад

What about the wear on the engine ? No issues ?

@colingoldthorpe5918 4 года назад

Man Adam they've been paving that road my whole adult life and i just turned 50 !!!!

@brucebillb 4 года назад

Adam: Would I buy this bike? No. But if I would I'd buy two.

@MrRafaelV 3 года назад

The fact that you actually stopped at the stop sign made me subscribe 🤣

@Fekillix 4 года назад

One thing I've always been jealous about is the backlit handlebar buttons.

@crayb89 3 года назад

$6,200 but when it’s all said and done it’s about $7,500 after fees and taxes. Then even more if you plan to finance. But still all in all, looks to be a decent deal for what you’re getting!

@Soulbreeze 4 года назад

Think the 'floating' headlight looks odd. Like there's a fairing piece missing between the tank and headlight.

@matt46vale 4 года назад

those stop signs would drive me mad.

@CheapskateMotorsports 4 года назад

Ikr? I much prefer give way lines and mini roundabouts. At least you don't have to lose all your momentum at every junction.

@illuforce 4 года назад

That's why you do the California roll.

@jeremykydd2149 4 года назад

Bike seems ok When are you going to take it off road to review it? It is after all an adventure bike not just a 390 Duke

@mookyzook 4 года назад

He did mention that they have taken it out in the desert.... There are loads of off road reviews out there....

@drrider1658 4 года назад

Keep up my favorite virtual ride alongs Adam. Good stuff. I like at the end when you ask: "Would I buy this bike?" Usually I'm right with your answer but got it wrong this time. After all the positive things I figured yes you would but then you mentioned no just because of the power. Same here, not enough for me either. I have a 790 Adventure R but if they had the coming 490 twin out when I ordered the 790 I just MAY have opted for that one as it should be fantastic. Ho hum, 790 power will do I guess...

@Firestorm637 3 года назад

It’s a great bike for any adv rider because it is light. I would definitely buy this over a heavier KLR 650. Plus stability control with IMU standard. TFT dash, led lighting!!!

@885wc 4 года назад

How would you rate this against the 390 Duke? A friend who has extensively ridden both says the stability is far superior, while staying fun in the corners so even for city run around commuting and touring he decided it was a superior product.

@mehdibb4186 3 года назад

Excellent review as usual ! You make a great case for this small displacement bike !!

@harryohe5844 4 года назад

Have been looking for a somewhat large single that can fulfill double duty ... Getting me to where I want to pull off the pavement and get down some dirt roads and onto mild to moderate trails. Most machines are either too small and don't do well at 60 mph, or too large and the baggage that comes with all that weight. As an "Old Guy" I don't want to tackle a large bike anymore. Spoke with the dealer who expressed some enthusiasm for the bike, but it was months away from hands. This looks perfect for me and I won't need ladder to reach the seat.

@russellinvest 4 года назад

Great review as always!!!! Thanks man

@richlijacanacua 2 года назад

What is the difference about KTM ADVENTURE 390 and KTM NAKED BIKE 390? Are there any differences in performance and features?

@fitdude 4 года назад

Loved the review, always full of info and unbiased opinions. I really want this bike!

@Poisoned2010 4 года назад

Really enjoy the Q&A at the end.. how do we submit our questions for future MC Commutes?

@tomboyabit 4 года назад

All I could see just the road and the sunny views. No riding happening on thus side of the world! Can’t wait I can test 2020 models for my Chanel! Thanks for entertainment for now!

@TheQuikMix 4 года назад

2:55 nah bro, you had it right the first time. This segment is pretty sick. I love the idea of not just so many of the small displacement bikes, but the ergonomics of a taller bike like this one in that same segment. Awesome!

@packfadly 3 года назад

from all of the bikes that you've reviewed, finally there's one that i can own (just ordered this, hope can ride it soon). but i quite surprised knowing the power parts quite pricey...

@faisalectronica 4 года назад

The only thing that worries me about this bike is that the 390 engine has been unreliable for a number of riders. has the headgasket issue ever been addressed ?

@Bass.Player 4 года назад

A 390 does not need a power control choice...

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

Definitely good to have for novice rider on anything other than dry asphalt

@akshitsingh6652 4 года назад

It doesn’t have one either....

@pleasedontwatchthese9593 4 года назад

I think they said it was for onroad and offroad. And its more for abs than power.

@1990-t1j 4 года назад

@@Angry-Lynx No, they need to learn to ride properly.

@AvidEnduro 4 года назад

Great video. I’m conflicted between the 390 and the new CB500x

@mookyzook 4 года назад

Honda is heavier, more expensive. The KTM will out accelerate it and has switchable traction control/ABS and newer tech....Not so good weather protection though...

@SharadTalekar 4 года назад

The screen has a daylight sensor, which for some reason is not working on your bike. Currently, it is on night mode, that is the reason you are unable to read it clearly.

@SheepGoat390 3 года назад

You can set it to stay one way or the other. I ran mine ok dark mode for a bit myself

@MrBeefsnorkel 4 года назад

I actually had a deposit down on this bike for months but they never got it in, so i got a wr250r instead am glad i did!

@sfixx 4 года назад

MrBeefsnorkel lots of excuses for the delay. Covid, and also emissions last I heard. I’ll probably go with a Honda CRF instead.

@nikhilkamal9785 4 года назад

i own this motorcycle in India and its been 2 months...trust ne vibration will reduce after 1k kms..its crazy smooth till 130 kms..and the handling is the best part to it , we don't have adjustable front shocks which kind of removes the fun..

@gur262 4 года назад

It doesn't. Really don't get you. I rode a 58hp 200kg bike with waaaaaaaaay soft suspension in front for years. Search b48 wellbachtal. Still rode it to its limit. Which wasn't very fast but still.

@kumaril05 4 года назад

costs only $4650 here in India, its a good deal considering the versatility it offers, a daily commuter which can be taken for a 1000 miles ride easy

@mookyzook 4 года назад

Doesn't have to be transported around the world though. Got to pay for that...It's a bit annoying that so many European branded bikes are now made fully or partly in Asia and we have to pay for the delivery but I guess it's only fair as they are cheaper to produce over there. £5499 in the UK

@steve-wu7jp 4 года назад

Now we await all of India in the comments box 😀

@apengsuperstar1025 4 года назад

not too thrilled and disappointed in how it came out! i was expecting a more traditional adventure bike in the same line as a 690 with an 18 sized rear wheel and 21 front wheel and then follow it up with an enduro and supermoto models a more traditional KTM bike that poor riders such as myself fantasize about owning. this model is just a regular comfortable standard model a more comfortable duke model. in fact this model should be named Duke Touring model. its what it is.

@CrisURace 4 года назад

I'd love to see and race a RC 390 with adjustable suspension and a qs..

@GBDubstep 4 года назад

CrisURace Hopefully the new RC490 will have those things.

@gur262 4 года назад

German and Austrians: trackday or illegally fast mounta in road riding or at least normed handling course . Testing close to the limits. USA. So yeah in a straight line the bike works

@GBDubstep 4 года назад

Joshua Mack The series is called “MC Commute”; they only ride it from their home to work and talk about what it’s like in those conditions. Watch their review videos to see what the bikes are like off-road and on the track.

@CyberGasty 4 года назад

Is there in a menu a way to stop the flashing of the rev gauge after you reach higher revs? It is a little bit annoying that flashing.

@1compaqedr8 4 года назад

Cyber Gasty it should be adjustable. Really annoying. My 1190 adventure rpm shift light can adjust so this new bike should too

@matt_kelly 4 года назад

The shift light is adjustable after the break-in period, I noticed it first thing as well.

@CyberGasty 4 года назад

@@matt_kelly Thanks

@mookyzook 4 года назад

They set it like that when it is the running in period to save the engine. It will be reset after the first service.

@Chubby_Lemon 3 года назад

7:20 i don't get the light situation here. is he good to turn right or did he just cut a red?

@lobolj53 3 года назад

Forget the red! He went in front of that car to turn right!

@the.communist 4 года назад

For a little bit more money u get the cb500x.

@kugangles9860 4 года назад

True but a stock Cb500x is a road bike with road like suspension. It takes quite a bit of $ to get to the suspension level/travel that KTM already comes with from the factory.

@zoomjoo 4 года назад

doesnt come with WP

@normanschlongdongovic4124 4 года назад

Heck with the suspension,Long distance isn’t a bane like the single cylinder

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

And what this have to do with 390 adv? Totally different bikes, not direct competition

@adaptableadventurerider 4 года назад

Very interesting review been going back an forward between one of these a Himalayan an a 2002 gsa 1150 second hand all around the same price its good that we all have so much choice :)

@bobbyjones1969 3 года назад

what did you get?

@adaptableadventurerider 3 года назад

@@bobbyjones1969 actually ended up with a 2010 t100 Bonneville 60 edition perfect for the road touring I'm going to be doing extremely comfy n very smooth although as soon as my Commando is back together that will be my long distance bike n I'm gonna let my dad use the Bonnie, my daily is a 1967 Norton 650ss ride it all year round :) quite interested to see what RE do with the himmy seen a few pages saying there's changes coming for us taller riders.

@rolan2dr 2 года назад

I disagree with the fit and finish comment. It’s actually not that great. I own this bike and the cush drives at the rear sprocket are already worn with not even 2k miles on it. The build quality is really not that great and my tft dash gets condensation all the time. Trying to get this addressed under KTM warranty claim.

@cantfixasandwich4672 4 года назад

Idk if I could get one . That engine had a lot of issues when it first came out in the rc390 and idk if they got all the bugs out. Nice looking bike but I’m too worried about the engine with its past reputation

@sarahdell4042 4 года назад

Had one, and had issues.

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

If youre buying with warranty I wouldnt worry that much

@falcn12 4 года назад

The 17+ engines were better. Wife has a 390 Duke she flogs to work and in the mountains. She rides that thing at 75-80 mph on the highway to and from work on the daily, no issue yet.

@Land-Shark 4 года назад

Soooo weird to finally see work being done to that section of the road... And I won't be a snitch and tattletaler on you Adam ;)

@MotorcyclistMag 4 года назад

🙏🙏🙏 thanks 😘

@Roger_Ramjet 4 года назад

How has reliablity been on the 390 motor?

@boldstar69 4 года назад

Bigirish Yeti average, not quite up to par with it’s japanese cousins. I see a lot of 1st gen 390s being in need of repairs locally, but I have seen the 2nd gen do endurance races, cross country etc.

@Roger_Ramjet 4 года назад

@@boldstar69 thank you!

@AjigIbasco 4 года назад

Engine reliability on 2017+ models have greatly improved.

@adv2147 4 года назад

Not good. I personally know of 2 390 motors that have blown headgaskets among other things. As well as others that struggle with overheating. Id wait a year or so to see if the 390 in the adv is actually fixed or not.

@nikhilkamal9785 4 года назад

@@adv2147 thats 2014 model babe

@zzxx33mh 4 года назад

Cool rev from cool man Adam.. Adventure branded but leak some basic exterior look like the spok wheels..!!

@peterday3253 4 года назад

Wild Hair! MC Commute! Hey, thanks for taking us along for a ride and for your impartial review of the KTM 390 Adventure, Adam. 9:20 Speeding? That wasn't speeding. And rat out a fellow motorcyclist for speeding? That would be breaking an unspoken agreement and code of honor against the spirit of motorcycling itself. Something akin to original sin. Everyone knows the coppers will give at least a 5 mph speed limit cushion to motorists which equates to 10 mph for motorcyclists because there are half as many wheels. Simple math. Plus, all true motorcyclists know in their hearts that when it comes to alleged "speeding" on a motorcycle, the same 5 second rule applies as when you drop a cookie on the floor. The mind gets consumed with enthusiasm and the thrill of it all while the attention has a hard time keeping up with all that's happening only to eventually discover triple digit speeds on the speedo. It's utterly amazing how natural it feels, but the rational mind comes up with the thought that it's time to count five Mississippis in the head as you back off the throttle. Back to 10 over and it's no harm, no foul. Besides, hyperbikes these days are so highly strung that a teeny, weeny bump in the road can cause the throttle hand to crack it open 1 degree more which in turn increases the velocity of the bike exponentially. Thus, everyone knows that with a twist of the wrist all those complainers about speeders become a micro speck in the mirror. The faster one goes the slower time elapses, said Einstein. Well then, modern motorcycles help us approach timelessness. And that's a good thing. Haruki Muakami said, "Everyone, deep in their hearts, is waiting for the end of the world." Not through destruction, but by stopping time. Cheers.

@pinkiewerewolf 4 года назад

Excellent road review and it’s good to get some thoughts on the bike’s off-road abilities.

@iNeedMorePSi 4 года назад

I wish it was 30lbs lighter and came with optional 21"f & 18"r spoke wheels.

@momchilyordanov8190 4 года назад

Do you know what is the maximal weight allowed for the bike? Either total weight or if they pointed out a max loading capacity.

@markeldridge6026 4 года назад

Is this guy drunk? Nothing to do with his opinions. He just sounds like, and acts like, he’s had a couple of adult beverages. Nice bike, though.

@damytzeus 4 года назад

keeping watching and you'll grow to love him. I promise

@slowsteve3497 4 года назад

Is Adam able to criticize the bikes? I know he works for magazine. He’s great.

@pixiemoto3673 4 года назад

So do they over heat on the engine that it will blow? Or it only provides heat from the engine that goes to the legs?

@mookyzook 4 года назад

Different radiator system than the duke 390...

@anthonya995 4 года назад

Hey Adam, thanks for the quick review. Bike sounds great. Bet it would work great fo me with my size and weight. AAA

@nkgagne 4 года назад

I do find the sky reflection often makes it harder to see “dark modes” from the camera’s perspective. I get it’s your preference (and yeah, it looks neat!), but maybe consider forgoing it for filming day. Love your content!

@Parin_Mehta 4 года назад

Contemplating between buying KTM 390 ADV and BMW g310gs. Any recommendations?

@michals1108 4 года назад

KTM is better

@snoopdeckin 4 года назад

BMW g310gs is just a brand image..

@giepgrootpoot 4 года назад

The one we've all been waiting for...

@jcoats5529 4 года назад

Except it's super disappointing.

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

How its disappointing? Perfect entry level machine. Good power, adjustable suspension, modern electronics...

@nikhilkamal9785 4 года назад

@@jcoats5529 you should buy a g310 then

@Al.j.Vasquez 4 года назад

The mantis head is cool, the neck is hideous as hell! Just like the 790, they look like dual sports with naked bike's faces swapped.

@rayb5394 4 года назад

I wonder if the tall windshield from the 790 can fit on the 390? Like they do for the 850gs to the 750gs....

@nikos-giorgos 4 года назад

@@rayb5394 750gs and 850gs are the same bike, same base and motor. This has nothing to do with the 790...

@FrenchyRider574 4 года назад

@@rayb5394 yes it can

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

Yeah i too cant get over new ktm design direction.... They made the most beautiful bikes in the past (990 adv) and.now. we have this preying mantis shit 🤮😂

@Al.j.Vasquez 4 года назад

@@Angry-Lynx yeah, if you look at the Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS, it also has a bug head but the body flows very well, tho, it's a naked bike, but it doesn't have that long neck of the ktm 390. Here in Costa Rica we have plenty of Chinese cheap bikes, and the dual sport models look exactly the same as this bike, except for the head, the body looks nice, the head is out of place.

@availablehage 4 года назад

Definitely not perfect in its current form..a 2nd or 3rd iteration smoothing out the lower revs and electronics issues..

@SticksAandstonesBozo 2 года назад

People love to shit talk these 390’s but there is no comparing them. I’ve bought the wrong bikes in this price range. Now I know it and I’m trying to find one of these in stock.

@wiskkid 4 года назад

Do you have any thoughts on the Duke 390 vs the 390 ADV for a beginning rider ? Something to take in account is that brand new 2019 390 Duke leftovers from last year are selling for $3,999. Over 95% of time is city pavement with some cobblestone streets. Possibly a.fee weekend a year would take it on a dirt fire road in a hilly area. Thanks.

@scottdoskoczynski1461 4 года назад

Where are these duke leftovers everyone is talking about

@Firestorm637 3 года назад

Quickshifter is faster acceleration vs manually shifting. Plus you can miss a shift with the manual

@TomVestvik 4 года назад

Heard something about a 490. Anyone heard something?

@AmateurPetrolHead 4 года назад

@1:30 Wait so your saying me they are bikes with keyless entry?? if yes, could you name one.

@edwardbrown9587 4 года назад

Keyless ignition, KTM 1290, BMW F850GS, BMW GS1200, Ducati Diavel, Honda Goldwing, Kawasaki Vaquero to name a few.

@AmateurPetrolHead 4 года назад

@@edwardbrown9587 Thanks for info.

@jaypeepasion 4 года назад

Any ideas how much could the quickshifters cost?

@whatsgoingon71 4 года назад

Too much for an upgrade that mechanically already is there and only needs a software update... I will admit though, that i still gave up the mony for it with my 790 ADV.

@robertkeick6843 2 года назад

The bike isnt even run in yet and he almost red lines it with a cold engine. Thats why I would never buy a press bike or dealer demonstrator.

@key_itis Год назад

I'm new to off road riding. what do you need separate suspension adjustment switches? how or when do you use them?

@jasonjackie6274 4 года назад

If I'm not wrong ktm didn't manufacture it, an Indian 🇮🇳 company called Bajaj did it, as they they own 48 percent of ktm and exported it

@sandboundchris 2 года назад

Good review overall but you give motorcyclists a bad name. You don’t need to ride like an idiot to give a good review.

@ragerider6283 4 года назад

Cool. Nice vid & great bike. I'm also interested to see the updated Duke 390 as it will presumably have the same adjustable forks & quickshifter etc.

@adrianhrusca4067 2 года назад

Why do so many people equal low quality components with low cost labour countries? It's not the same...you can use very high quality components anywhere. Also, there are low quality products coming from high cost countries.

@ossBASHA 4 года назад

How was the engine buzzing at the 75mph cruise?

@WojciechKalka 4 года назад

If it would not be sooo ugly :(

@DH-kx7ej 3 года назад

Own it since a half year. You did the best review i have seen.

@antoineallard8788 2 года назад

Hey man are you still happy about the bike ?

@DH-kx7ej 2 года назад

@@antoineallard8788 100% !!

@syed8460 4 года назад

Need some help choosing a bike, is the rc 390 so unreliable and lean that it won't keep up for daily use? and then ninja 400 vs r3? not sure what to get between the 3.

@kofi4927 4 года назад

The newer model 390s have pretty decent reliability. Yes it runs hotter than others but so far none of the owners of 390s in our group had an overheating problem (local KTM Owners group) I've ridden the R3 and RC390 and I've sat on the Ninja 400 The RC390 is arguably the sportiest [ergonomics] of the three. Up to you if you can live with the unusual front (I own a smaller RC200 with similar looks and the front end needs some getting used to) The R3 is sportier than the Ninja 400 for sure. In the end it'll be up to your preferences. The KTM has a single cylinder so the other 2 options have a smoother power delivery

@cranky1812 4 года назад

I have RC 390(2016) modified and revs up to 12,000rpm and I have no issues. I have done more than 30,000+ Kms so far and it a awesome motorcycle. R3 and ninja 400 are boring motorcycles. This 390 engine has capability to produce 55 bhp after mods with no reliability issues. People complain because they don't maintain it properly.

@wiskkid 4 года назад

The price on this 2020 390 ADV is $6200. 2019 Duke 390 new dealership leftovers are $4000. It would be nice to head to the country fire roads once a month. As a new rider am i better off saving the $ 2200? I will be riding it through out the week as a city commuter in a densely populated area with a mix of pavement and brick laid streets. Advice ?

@mikefoxtrot_svk 4 года назад

Adventure and offroad setting and you havent been offroading at all :D at least a little bit of taste how it is offroad. :)

@Angry-Lynx 4 года назад

No offroad test.?

@goru426 4 года назад

I own Versys X-300 and I love it. I still believe that Kawi's engine gives you more. But I'm happy that the small engine class is expanding.

@mookyzook 4 года назад

@J D You've obviously never owned a Versys I've had one for two years and rode a 390 demo. The KTM is more powerful, has more electronics, will cruise at motorway speeds with less revs. I seem to be for ever changing gear on the bloody Kwaka and the screaming noise drives me mad after all the big bikes i used to ride. Then watch a few off road vids of the two bikes, the suspension and switchable ABS/traction control on the KTM is much batter designed for off road use. The only downside on the KTM is the stupid cast wheels..

@gusreyes5447 4 года назад

The wind screen is short/low though

@robdrums4437 4 года назад

just got a gs310 and slightly regret not waiting. this has the extra features the GS lacks. >:(

@rayb5394 4 года назад

Try to do a rally raid conversion on the gs

@anaythefuzz 4 года назад

Its so annoying watching him stop at every stop sign junction when there is no one coming. In India that junction would have a 100 people and no one would stop.

@AwesomeEricD 4 года назад

The big question I have is about your jacket ... What ... Where ... Why ... I need 2 !!!!

@MotorcyclistMag 4 года назад

Hi Eric. Please visit this article. There are links to the REV'IT Hudson jacket toward the bottom: www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2020-ktm-390-adventure-mc-commute-review/

@AwesomeEricD 4 года назад

@@MotorcyclistMag Thanks guys !!!

@sscarcello 4 года назад

I always liked the smaller displacement bikes. They are so easy to handle...and pick up! Any of you guys that are interested in KTM's, there is this Beautiful woman named Anna Grechishkina here on RU-vid who is and has been riding around the world on her KTM 1190 Adventure for 7 years! She is on her second trip around the worl, and get this....non stop for 7 years WTF !! amazing and such a beautiful woman. She is from Ukraine. Well, if you guys want to see what a KTM can take, check out her channel!!

@simonst-georges7712 4 года назад

Hi Adam, do you believe your Triumph scrambler 1200 Baja adventure would have been possible and fun with ktm 390 adv ? Is it chat capable ?

@Electricalwav 4 года назад

How about a bike for less fortunate, smaller people like myself. I'm 5'7 30in inseam. I was considering this or the BMW G 310 GS. My friend suggested a lowering kit and a low profile seat.

@CallsItLikeISeizeIts 4 года назад

A CFR 250 Rally is almost $6500 w/ abs! Bigger tank adjustable suspension color dash, comfortable seat, All things that get modded on CFR250L aftermarket. Tough call, comes down to which feels better if price is same.

@markschwarzer4258 4 года назад

What's a safe top speed for long distance riding?

@silotx 4 года назад

I don't get the appeal of the adventure bikes for the city , a naked bike is much more suited for city riding and if someone is living on the countryside and needs something versatile then he can go to something like a crf rally that can actually handle off road.

@KalJoao 2 года назад

Why is it so heavy? I was thinking it'd be a good smaller alternative to my Husky 701 SM but it weighs 709 pounds more!?!?

@njala3038 2 года назад

As a short person, this bike is sadly not the one so I'm going for the Honda cb500x . It's as high as a 1200.

@hiltonmcconnell2563 3 года назад

more strung out get off it compare it to the Versys 300 X, get your hearing checked the singles sound the best.

@temptingfate759 4 года назад

With the roadway all clear, time to borrow a Multistrada 1260S for a commute review. The 2019 is essentially the same as the 2020...perhaps a dealer would loan you one. Then you can contrast that review o e year from now when the V4 Multi is released in 2021 🤩...your reviews are great thx...